Environmental Education Internship

The Raptor Center
Environmental Education Internship

Dates available
Internships start on or about:

• January 15

• May 15

• September 1 

Title
Raptor Educator

Term Length
Terms from three months to six months are available. 

Location
The Raptor Center, 1920 Fitch Ave., University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus

Qualifications
Education
Minimum two years of college; bachelor's degree preferred
Other
Interns must be in excellent physical condition and be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

Description
The Raptor Center education intern is responsible for assisting with the care and management of The Raptor Center s 28 education birds of prey. This position includes providing tours of The Raptor Center facilities to the public, providing support for on-site presentations, outreach programs, and The Raptor Center s three-week summer camp experience (for summer interns). Daily duties include cleaning and maintenance of raptor permanent housing, cleaning and repair of perches, cleaning and maintenance of travel crates, food preparation, cleaning of public areas, administrative support, greeting and speaking with the public, and providing educational programs and tours. This position reports to the raptor program manager and works as part of the raptor education team. 

Learning outcomes
The Raptor Center education intern will learn:

• In-depth raptor biology and natural history, especially of the common Midwest raptors 
• The basics of interpretation and education for the general public
• How to present and evaluate public programs for success
• Basic elements of developing environmental science lessons and curriculum 
• Appropriate care and management of captive raptors for education, including housing, feeding, training, and medical care

Hours
35-40 hours per week; may include weekends and holidays. Schedule may vary.

Salary
$75 stipend per week 

Benefits
No benefits provided with this position